More importantly, it’s all translated to the field in preseason action. Michael has looked explosive through 3 exhibitions, taking 24 carries for 157 yards — 6.5 per pop.

It’s earned him an early-season role in Seattle’s still-unsettled backfield. RB Thomas Rawls is back at practice but hasn’t gotten on the field for a preseason game. RB C.J. Prosise made his debut in Seattle’s 3rd exhibition, but the rookie figures to start the year in a change-of-pace, pass-catching role.

Early-down duties will be split between Michael and Rawls, whom Carroll called "a little one-two punch that we're excited about.” Exactly how that work will be divvied remains to be seen.

Rawls’ brief run last year was more productive than any regular-season stretch Michael has enjoyed. But Michael might hold the edge in raw talent. He’s at least more athletic, earning a SPARQ score in the 99th percentile vs. the 16th for Rawls.

Rawls remains the safer bet for fantasy production. But Michael might be the better investment at his 14th-round ADP.

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